The first Tuesday after the first Monday in November is_________________

This is an important communication tool for a political candidate.

Records of political contributions are kept by the________________

Even after the Fifteenth Amendment passed, many African Americans could not vote because of the________________

The Founders of our nation believed the voters should be ________________

Voters who are in the middle of the political spectrum are called ______

This term refers to ideas, information, or rumors that are used to influence opinion.

Candidates who quote only those statistics and facts that support their position and image are _________

The ____________ is equal to the sum of the number of representatives and senators from the states, plus three votes from Washington, D.C.

These groups support political candidates through campaign contributions.

This gave women the right to vote.

This gave African Americans the right to vote.

This is vital to the success of United States democracy.

Caught between issues, these voters are called ______________

This has a great deal of influence on some voters.

Party loyalists vote a __________

Organization and leadership are critical skills and responsibilities in a successful political campaign. Which of the following individuals holds these responsibilities?

All of the following statements about campaign spending are correct EXCEPT:

Based on the figures in the chart, determine which presidential campaign was the only one to cost less than the preceding campaign.

Based on the figues in the chart, what was the trend in presidential campaign spending

Voter turnout for the 2004 presidential election was approximately what percent?

More than 80 percent of this group who participated in the 2004 presidential election voted for John Kerry.

Looking at voter characteristics in past elections allows a political campaign to _________

The two elections with the highest voter turnout were in 1964 and 2004. Which of the following events or issues did these two elections have in common?

In which region of the country did Kerry receive the strongest support?

Which of the following examples best describes the propaganda technique: transfer?

President Truman’s statement expresses the pitfalls of

Which of the following statements best describes President Truman’s feelings about the presidency?

In what year did women win the right to vote?

What social group earned the right of suffrage in 1924?

Through our history the trend has been to ___________________

This excerpt comes from the amendment that granted women the right to vote. Which amendment extended the vote to female citizens?

This amendment twas important because it ____________ the number of people with suffrage.

Grouping people in terms of their age, gender, education level is _________

How were these methods of intimidation and discrimination used against voters?

In order to qualify for an absentee ballot, you must fall into one of the following categories. Complete the chart, identifying the special circumstances that allow for absentee voting.

Match each item with the correct statement below.

Making Inferences Explain why expanding voting rights to include more citizens may result in a lower percentage of turnout at the polls. (6 points)

Demonstrating Reasoned Judgment Uninformed voters tend to be more influenced by the candidates' images. Describe three propaganda techniques that candidates use to gain the support of  voters who are NOT aware of the issues in an election campaign.  Make sure to provide an example of each technique.  6 points

Making Inferences Consider the demographics of regular voters. How do these characteristics help explain why so many 18-year-olds fail to vote?  (6 points)

a)Describe a typical voter and compare to an 18 year old. 
b)Expalin what you would do to increase voter participation?